No suspects, motive from overnight shooting

Friday

Law enforcement has no leads on suspects or motive following a shooting early Friday that left damages to a car and a house in Richlands.

Deputies with the Onslow County Sheriff’s Office responded to reports of a shooting just after midnight on Friday in the area of Delight Drive, according to OCSO Col. Chris Thomas.

Thomas said bullet holes from a small caliber handgun were found on a car and house on that street. The residents heard the shooting, but were not aware their property was damaged before the deputies’ arrival.

“We’re still working on the investigation,” Thomas said, adding they do not yet have any clear suspects or motive for the incident.

There were no injuries reported from the shooting, according to Thomas, only property damage.

Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact the Onslow County Sheriff's Office at 910-455-3113 or Crime Stoppers at 910-938-3273. Crime Stoppers offers cash rewards of up to $2,500 for information provided that’s deemed of value or assistance to law enforcement. Callers to Crime Stoppers are not required to reveal their identities. Information can also be anonymously texted via Text-A-Tip by typing TIP4CSJAX and the message to 274637.

Reporter Maxim Tamarov can be reached at 910-219-8439 or mtamarov@jdnews.com. For digital subscription information, click here.

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